Grande Prairie Area Update

Grande Prairie Area Wildfire Update- June 24, 2021

Posted on Thu, Jun 24, 2021

GFX-HSB-WildfireDangerUpdate-VeryHigh.jpgThe wildfire danger for the Grande Prairie Forest Area is VERY HIGH. 

The current  hot and dry conditions will persist as the dominant trend in the coming weeks. These above-average conditions will begin to stress vegetation in the local area, accelerating seasonal drying. With the recent windy conditions, they have combined to increase the potential for fire activity.

Fire Restriction

A FIRE RESTRICTION is in place for Grande Prairie Forest due to hot and dry conditions, which will increase the fire danger.

Under this restriction:

  • Existing fire permits are suspended;
  • All outdoor fires presently burning under permit must be extinguished, unless approved to continue by a Forest Officer;
  • Safe wood campfires within fire rings in campgrounds and backyard fire pits are allowed.

Prohibited:

  • Wood campfires on public land
  • Fireworks and exploding targets

Allowed:

  • Wood campfires on private land
  • Wood campfires within provincial campgrounds in a designated campfire ring
  • Backyard fire pits on private land
  • Charcoal briquette barbeques
  • Propane or natural gas fueled appliances
  • Indoor wood fires
  • Open flame oil devices

 

Remember to check the hot spots on your Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) and remove debris before and after use.

Never leave a campfire unattended. Soak it, stir it and soak it again until cool to the touch to ensure it is extinguished. If you see a wildfire, report it immediately by calling 310-FIRE.

The fire restriction will remain in effect until conditions improve.


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Wildfire Situation

Since March 1, 2021 there have been 49 wildfires burning nearly 63 hectares in the Grande Prairie Forest Area. For more information on the current wildfire situation across the province of Alberta visit wildfirestatus.alberta.ca

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Stay current on Alberta’s wildfire situation by downloading the Alberta Wildfire App. The new app now includes detailed mapping, wildfire numbers and perimeters, as well as the ability to receive notification when new wildfire information is available. You can also report a wildfire on the app.

 

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Download it today on Apple and Android devices.

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For more information:

Kelly Burke | Wildfire Information Officer

(780) 832 7235

kelly.burke@gov.ab.ca

Phone: 1-866-394-3473

wildfire.alberta.ca

 
 
 

 

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